A Mathematical Card Trick
Teach your fourth grader a fun magic trick! You'll need a deck of cards and some basic addition, subtraction, and multiplication skills. Your student will love the excitement of using magic and will have a great opportunity to practice his computation skills.
Make a Ladybug Storyboard!
Does it bug you that math isn't more fun? Teachers have been using flannel boards for years to make stories sing. Now you can make your own version of the flannel board and help bring math to life!
Add and Subtract with Math Bugs
Make math practice fun by turning those boring numbers into cute bugs! Your child will learn to enjoy math as she uses bugs in her addition and subtraction problems.
Pyramid Math Card Game
This single-player game will give your child the opportunity to challenge his knowledge of basic math facts. Create a pyramid with playing cards and invent equations in order to remove cards. If you can remove the last card, you're a champion!
Play Subtraction "War"
"War" is one of those card games that can go on and on and on...and with a few creative twists, guess what? It can teach math skills for hours, too. Here's how.
Disclose
Find a deck of cards and get ready to practice your addition and subtraction. Battle for points by flipping over cards and finding their differences. Add up your total earnings to see who wins!
Math Facts Secret Codes
For most second graders, a good secret code is just about irresistible. Here's one that builds math facts while you're at it!
Count Down
Careful subtraction is an important skill. Flash cards can get repetitive and your child may lose interest in practicing. Try this fun game for an exciting change! On each turn, players roll dice to find the numbers they will need to subtract. Race for the lowest total!
Math Solitaire for Two
Engage your third-grader in this version of the classic game and to help her practice using mental math to solve addition and subtraction problems.
Tour the Planets
This interdisciplinary card game will have your third grader working on math facts as he travels through the solar system! He will need to call upon his knowledge of addition, subtraction, and multiplication in order to navigate the game board.
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